A legend on your wrist

Baume & Mercier has just presented in Las Vegas the Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963 "Tribute Edition".

Baume & Mercier and Carroll Shelby International Inc- have just renewed their partnership with the presentation, on June 3th at Encore at the Wynn Las Vegas, of the Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963 "Tribute Edition" watch and its inspiration, the Shelby Cobra 289 "Tribute Edition" racecar- whose design is based on one of the most iconic Cobra racecars in history."Baume & Mercier wanted to embody Carroll Shelby's most successful car, the Cobra CSX2128 through exclusive timepieces to celebrate the spirit of competition." said Alain Zimmermann, CEO of Baume & Mercier. The Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963 "Tribute Edition" chronograph will be offered exclusively to buyers of the Shelby Cobra 289 "Tribute Edition" racecar.  Only fifteen watches and fifteen cars will be produced to pay homage to the original racecar, CSX2128, which bared racing No.15. Each of the fifteen "Tribute Edition" chronographs will feature the chassis number of the car engraved on the case back. This is the last addition to the renowned Capeland Shelby® Cobra created by Baume & Mercier to celebrate the American sport car legend. The unique and exquisite collection includes chronographs powered by a Swiss-made self-winding movement, with a 44mm diameter case forged from polished and satin-finished stainless steel frames a dial with chronograph counters inspired by the Cobra’s iconic dashboard. C.F.

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